Positive mental health supports children’s learning, development and social relationships. Timely action that responds to the mental health and wellbeing needs of children and young people helps to ensure they…
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Researchers from the Centre for Community Child Health and the University of Melbourne identified 11 impact areas under three broad categories: child-level factors (poorer mental health, poorer child health and…
Everyone is tired of lock-downs, children in particular. We also know that some children are losing a sense of hope that it is never going to end. Australian Childhood Foundation…
Emerging Minds provide a selection of resources to assist parents and caregivers in supporting their children’s mental health through the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources help parents talk to children about…
The Commission for Children and Young People promotes the safety, wellbeing and the rights of children and young people in Victoria. It ensures that organisations working with children and young…
With the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out about to begin, VCOSS has organised a critical sector briefing with key representatives of Victoria’s COVID-19 Immunisation Program team. The briefing will occur on Zoom Wednesday 24th…
It’s hard to keep up with information in such a rapidly changing environment, but if you need the latest government advice about service provision go to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/information-community-services-coronavirus-covid-19
The State Government announced 1,000 schools will be part of the School Breakfast Club Program in 2021. Foodbank Victoria provides free breakfasts for kids at participating Victorian schools, allowing more…
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute have released a new research report Post pandemic landlord-renter relationships in Australia about the mental and economic wellbeing of landlords and tenants affected…
Parity Magazine is seeking submission for their November edition; ‘Shelter from the Storm: Responding to Homelessness Under Covid-19’. This edition of Parity is devoted to examining how governments, services and…
Produced in collaboration with Clare Desira from Top Five Movement, this podcast is dedicated to improving the mindset, resilience and mental health of people working in the social sector. Six…
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare have released a report on how child and family services in Victoria adapted quickly to COVID-19 challenges during the period March-June…
As part of their initiative to support families during the pandemic, the Victorian Government are providing free online resources about parenting, remote learning and managing family life during lockdown. Dr…
The Victorian Government have announced an extension to the ban on both residential and commercial evictions and rental increases to December 31st, along with Rental Relief Grant payments increased to…
The program focuses on teaching children about basic dog behaviour, appropriate behaviour around dogs and what to do if approached by an unknown or aggressive dog.With most dog attacks involving…
All kinder in Victoria will be free for Term 3, and children will be supported to learn from home thanks to a relief package to support early childhood services through…
Every Victorian VCE student will be individually assessed, and any adverse impacts of coronavirus will be reflected in ATAR rankings as part of a wide-ranging process to ensure fair and…
Some workplaces are beginning to make the transition back to the office and at the same time there have been changes to government restrictions in metropolitan areas, making this a…